NgNmNb Posted May 6, 2009 Report Share Posted May 6, 2009 (edited) I came across this blog this morning about tattoos of Mormon prophets.Over a Dozen Mormon Prophet Tattoos: Where Christians Stand on Ink - Blog - Jinxi BooThere seems to be some debate about the LDS Church not being a Christian religion in the comments section, as well as many other Mormons posting.Thoughts? Edited May 6, 2009 by NgNmNb link not working Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pam Posted May 6, 2009 Report Share Posted May 6, 2009 Is your intent to talk about tattoos or about whether Mormons are Christians? Both have been highly talked about in the past here. Just so I have an idea which direction we are taking this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeuroTypical Posted May 6, 2009 Report Share Posted May 6, 2009 Hi NgNmNb, Thanks for that link. I'd seen the picture, but I never knew the story behind that guy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxel Posted May 6, 2009 Report Share Posted May 6, 2009 That's... weird. I guess someone can't come under condemnation for something the Church never talked about- when did the Church take an official stance against tattoos? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misshalfway Posted May 6, 2009 Report Share Posted May 6, 2009 That's... weird. I guess someone can't come under condemnation for something the Church never talked about- when did the Church take an official stance against tattoos?Well, our youth are definitely taught about appearance and that tattoos should be avoided. Does that make this stance official??? Like equating it with doctrine??? No. It just makes it the counsel the church gives to its members. There is nothing in the way of church "punishments" associated with the practice. Only the invitation to understand and properly take care of the physical body and to dress outside as we are trying to live on the inside. In the spirit of giving the church specific standards of behavior, I think this ( and other similar guidelines) has been "official" or coming from the first presidency for a long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john doe Posted May 6, 2009 Report Share Posted May 6, 2009 That's... weird. I guess someone can't come under condemnation for something the Church never talked about- when did the Church take an official stance against tattoos? The church has discouraged visible tatoos for years, as the article quotes Pres. Hinckley. While there is no condemnation for having one, it has been pointed out that the body is a temple and putting graffiti on a temple is discouraged and can be distracting for those who see them. As a side note, I was recently at a meeting for volunteers for the upcoming temple open house in the Salt Lake Valley, and they read a letter from the church that states that volunteers with tatoos should cover them up as much as possible while representing the church, with bishops being the judge on whether highly tatooed people in their ward would be allowed to participate. Personally, I have always figured that if I ever were sent to jail there is a particular tatoo I might consider getting, on a part of my body that most people would never see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hordak Posted May 7, 2009 Report Share Posted May 7, 2009 IMO tattoos are like cosmetic surgeryMany times unnecessaryBoth are used to "capture" a moment.http://thm-a02.yimg.com/image/297556ba951d98c2Both can be respectfully done.(opinions or "respectful" vary too much for pics)Both can be done for the individual.Both can be done for showhttp://thm-a04.yimg.com/image/914e58ce13a317faIn case you missed the fronthttp://thm-a03.yimg.com/image/b5e54391370e0098Both can be mistakes that will haunt you forever.http://thm-a01.yimg.com/image/3540f403cca51880I see no difference in the injection of ink on the arm the injection of poison in the face. A metal rod in nose or a bag of silicone in the chest. It all comes down to intent. And most the time the intent is the same. "I like they way this looks.""Others will like the way this looks." etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moksha Posted May 7, 2009 Report Share Posted May 7, 2009 Is your intent to talk about tattoos or about whether Mormons are Christians? Thought he was talking about Mormon Prophets with tatoos. Bit of a let down just seeing that back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxel Posted May 7, 2009 Report Share Posted May 7, 2009 Cleaning up the language to be 100% politically correct...When did the Church begin to discourage tattoos? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wokie Posted June 28, 2010 Report Share Posted June 28, 2010 I remember reading in the Ensign in the early 2000's that tattooing and body piercing was only "allowed" on medical grounds. I assume a convert with tattoo's isn't a problem. I've been able to attend a Temple as a tattood member and didn't have any problems, and the Bishop who Baptised me knew I'm tattooed was there as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traveler Posted June 29, 2010 Report Share Posted June 29, 2010 I came across this blog this morning about tattoos of Mormon prophets.Over a Dozen Mormon Prophet Tattoos: Where Christians Stand on*Ink - Blog - Jinxi BooThere seems to be some debate about the LDS Church not being a Christian religion in the comments section, as well as many other Mormons posting.Thoughts? My personal covenant is to keep my body as a temple. I have never willingly sought tattoos because of my personal covenants. However, I do have a tattoo of a bicycle chain crank on the inside of my right leg that I received from a bicycle accident. Receiving the tattoo was very painful and I would not recommend such a thing be sought after, to anyone. I am personally concerned by anyone that would recommend, especially by example, getting a tattoo voluntarily without overwhelmingly compelling reason – even if they claimed that they did it for Christ or part of their covenant in Christ. I am quite skeptical that such covenants are inspired by the Holy Spirit. I would carefully asses their behavior of kindness and compassion towards others – especially others considered offensive or unfriendly towards them before considering such a covenant for myself. The Traveler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dravin Posted June 29, 2010 Report Share Posted June 29, 2010 I came across this blog this morning about tattoos of Mormon prophets.Over a Dozen Mormon Prophet Tattoos: Where Christians Stand on*Ink - Blog - Jinxi BooThere seems to be some debate about the LDS Church not being a Christian religion in the comments section, as well as many other Mormons posting.Thoughts?We're Christian.Oh... you mean about tattoos. Even if the Church culture and counsel was ambivalent on the issue I'd not get a tattoo, I can't think of anything I want printed under my skin until I die or pay a ton for a strange looking scar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LocalFarms Posted June 29, 2010 Report Share Posted June 29, 2010 I have a hard time understanding why anyone would permanently disfigure their body. I'm addicted to temporary tattoos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeuroTypical Posted June 29, 2010 Report Share Posted June 29, 2010 I have a hard time understanding why anyone would permanently disfigure their body. I'm addicted to temporary tattoos.People, especially teenagers with still-developing maturity and long-term decisionmaking centers of their brains, will occasionally make decisions based on short-term criteria, without the desire or willingness to understand the long-term impact.I don't find it that hard to understand at all.Now, if you want something I don't understand - how come you're against a permanent disfigurement, but a temporary disfigurement is ok? LM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LocalFarms Posted June 29, 2010 Report Share Posted June 29, 2010 People, especially teenagers with still-developing maturity and long-term decisionmaking centers of their brains, will occasionally make decisions based on short-term criteria, without the desire or willingness to understand the long-term impact.I don't find it that hard to understand at all.Now, if you want something I don't understand - how come you're against a permanent disfigurement, but a temporary disfigurement is ok? LMEasier to repent from Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pam Posted June 29, 2010 Report Share Posted June 29, 2010 People, especially teenagers with still-developing maturity and long-term decisionmaking centers of their brains, will occasionally make decisions based on short-term criteria, without the desire or willingness to understand the long-term impact.I don't find it that hard to understand at all.LM Boy I can attest to that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trulykiwi Posted June 30, 2010 Report Share Posted June 30, 2010 Leviticus 19:28 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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